Lucinda Williams' Essential Playlist

The woman who practically invented the alt-country genre just released her 11th album, Blessed. Yet Williams still took time out to share her favorite songs— all hits from the 1960s and '70s. Visit lucindawilliams.com for concert dates.

“Walk Through This World with Me” by George Jones (1967)

“Walk Through This World with Me” by George Jones (1967)

In this song about commitment, George Jones touches on something that goes far beyond the understated lyrics when he sings, "Now that I've found you, new horizons I see. Come take my hand and walk through this world with me."